KJ, the Apostle Paul, after he was converted, asked Jesus to remove "a thorn from his side," supposedly some unnamed ailment. God's answer to Paul was "My grace is sufficient for you." By "grace" he meant "unmerited favor." God didn't heal Paul, but He helped him deal with it.

Christians also believe that God is made strong in our weakness. He is more able to work through us when we aren't in total control. We can't be, if we want God to work through us. Am I making things as clear as mud?

Obviously, your neighbor doesn't hold it against God that she lives with depression. I think of it as "the human condition." All of us have "a thorn in our side" of one kind or the other.

Your neighbor could possibly be a Charismatic Christian or Penticostal... umm... what some call a Holy Roller. They believe that "the laying on of hands" makes for a stronger connection. It's Biblical but it's also used in other areas. The energy of the person praying or "sending vibes" is stronger when they touch the other person. Even knowing this, I doubt that I would welcome someone touching me like that while they prayed, especially if I don't know them well.